It's really simple, after you figure it out. After you assemble and align things, you just aim it, look, and focus, then swap-in a higher ocular. Don't forget to let the mirror equalize in temperature slowly and thoroughly. Don't forget to get yourself a RED flashlight (there are phone apps) so you can see/adjust things in the dark, unless you set up before sunset, then have a few beers while it gets dark. ;) BTDT

I think it would be a god idea to start with a 4-inch or 6-inch Dob telescope, instead of this big thing in the video. This guy is definitely not a beginner.

@@toml.8210 I put an 8 in Dob OTA on a CG-4 equatorial mount, going to work just fine and you can do real and fine adjustments to track or install a tracking motor. You touch it, the shake is under 1 second. I have my 10 in Dob OTA rigged to put on it and the extra counterweights, tried it indoors, and waiting for a storm to clear out to take it outside. The key for 10 in is your height and weight. For the CG-4, I am going to use a hex wrench to turn up more tension to the two clutches for slewing it around. This is built into the CG-4. You have to be tall to hoist up the 10 in and you install it with one thigh as a brace for the bottom until it is clamped in. A Dob mount is useful for storage, I am not aware of any other good use, and using one for actual observing probably leads to a lot of people giving up astronomy. I have a 5.2 in Newtonian. This is trivial to handle and is on a much lighter equatorial mount.

@@toml.8210 He never said he was a beginner - the video is aimed AT beginners.

Thank you for your comments. Enjoy your new telescope.

@Greg Clark I'm having trouble finding a telescope in stock how did you manage to get one

I really appreciate your comment. Thank you, Valentin, I'm happy that you like them.

All Mr. Dobson really did was to find a better bearing system, using Teflon pads in stead of ball bearings, and the stable base box. Ball bearings are terrible for large telescopes.

Still, I found it to be very interesting and impressive watching Dobson building an entire telescope from scratch. Particularly the way he shaped the mirror by hand. I feel he deserves some credit for the part he played in making these amazing instruments somewhat more accessible to us.

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, Rob. Clear skies.

New Astronomer no probs dudes. Like the use of hot lights. Looks awesome.

I had to look up what 'hot lights' were. Thanks, I picked up a couple of used soft boxes yesterday for this video. :)

New Astronomer let me know if u need help with your videos. Of course I'll help out for free., did weddings photography /video for 6 years. Cheers buddy.

I will and thanks, Rob!

How is it

Same...

The dome is separate from the telescope, but swivels the same. There are some good videos regarding that.

They have computer find and track. You don't.

It's too bad most hobby & social clubs are gone. People are too busy watching Netflix or dead guys. That and all the bright lights from shopping malls hurt the hobby.

You’re welcome.

Don't forget to first find a place away from the shopping malls (or bright street lights!), and with a good view of the sky.

Tut tut.

Like he said: it's just the way he does things. I prefer to leave mine on.

Hahaha I know how you feel

I felt like he was putting me on blast. Then I remembered he doesn't know me 🤣🤔🤣 I guess I'm not alone in this lol I tend to get excited and forget some important steps 😅

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good to hear. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching and encouragement, Yogesh. Clear skies!

Thank for pointing it out. I almost forgot I had it there. Here is the link: newastronomer.com/diy-custom-shroud-for-12-sky-watcher-flextube/

I'm glad you liked it, Michael. Thanks for watching.

What small wheels did you use instead of the teflon ? and how much counterweight in the lower part ?

@@DrayG42 very small white plastic wheels, about 2 or 3 (one inch) centimeters in diameter and 1 centimeter (half an inch) wide, whose axle is supported by a small metal bar that ends at each end in one of the two branches. or arms from a piece of metal similar to an inverted U. They are wheels that do not turn right left but can only go forward and backward. Placed on the periphery of the platform on which the telescope is located so that they occupy one of the 4 points that are formed every 90º in the circle that forms the base of the platform: there only the wheels can go forward and backward, but on the direction in which they are placed, they only allow the platform to rotate around the virtual axis of the telescope block and its base. In the Dobson, it allows the telescope block to be rotated in the azimuth direction with extremely small displacements and with enormous smoothness and with just minimal pressure from my hand. Of course, a motorized Dobson is better

The tube is 4 feet long. How much shade do you need? Shades are for cassegrains with a lens in the front.

Yes, there are times when it can get frustrating but I think it's part of the journey and makes me even more passionate about this hobby. Thanks for sharing and clear skies!